The term "scrawny" typically has a negative connotation, suggesting someone is excessively thin or undernourished, often implying weakness or frailty. It can evoke feelings of concern or pity, as it may indicate poor health or inadequate nutrition. In some contexts, it can also imply a lack of strength or robustness, further emphasizing a less favorable view of one's physical appearance.
Scrawny, puny.
The connotation is what you think of when you hear that word. For example, some people think of how cute cats are and their first cats, etc...some people hate cats, and that's what they think of when they hear the word. Here's another example: thin and scrawny. Which one has the more positive connotation? Thin. Scrawny sounds like a malnourished and ugly thing to be, but thin sounds attractive and positive.
Yes, puny is a connotation, and it is a negative connotation because it gives off a negative effect and makes you think negatively. :)
I think she's scrawny.
Not scrawny
The animal was very scrawny, due to the owner not feeding it. The scrawny tree was not suitable for climbing.
The word "scrawny" is an adjective.
Scrawny describes a noun, so it is an adjective.
The word "scrawny" is an adjective.
since the heroines are scrawny and cool they want to be scrawny to be cool.
The chickens he bought were scrawny from the lack of good feed. The athletes picked on the scrawny bookworm, at least until his father was hired as the football coach.
Scrawny means very thin; skinny and bony. TO BE THIN